Europe
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 13 414 AT
- Format
- 7"
Gene PitneyBlue Angel
Vinyl pressings
Blue Angel
by Gene Pitney · 1974
10 pressings8 countriesChansonPop
Blue Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Blue Angel
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRO 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRO 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4 Prong Centre
Australia
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 21-011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX174290
MX174291
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRZ 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BRO 11 AA
BRO 11 BB
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRO 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Europe | Bronze 13 414 ATFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | France | Bronze BRZ 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Bronze BRO 11First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Bronze 13 414 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Bronze BRO 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bronze BRO 11First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Australia | Bronze 21-011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Bronze 13 414 AT7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Portugal | Bronze BR 000117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Bronze BRO 117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlue Angel2:58
- BSong Without A Friend
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Angel are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Blue Angel are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Blue Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Europe, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Bronze 13 414 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13 414 AT, BRO 11, 21-011, BRZ 006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Angel on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
